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S65Not billable, use a more specific code below

Injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level

In Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69), chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

279 billable codes under S65: 93 are a CC; none map to an HCC.A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment.

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Instructional notes

Code also: add a code for this too, order depends on the encounter

  • any associated open wound (S61.-)

Also applies, from Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)

These notes sit on S60-S69 and apply to every code under it, including S65.

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers 7th character use and coding of injuries, fractures, burns, drug and toxic effects, abuse and neglect, and complications of care (S00-T88).

Read Section I.C.19 (page 77)

All codes under S65

S65 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

S65 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under S65 group to these 10 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to S65

Notes on these codes point to S65.

  • S55 Excludes2: injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level (S65.-)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Hand Injuries and Disorders

No matter how old you are or what you do for a living, you are always using your hands. When there is something wrong with them, you may not be able to do your regular activities.

Read more about hand injuries and disorders on MedlinePlus

Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Nerves are like wires that carry messages back and forth between your brain and your body. Your peripheral nerves branch off from your brain and spinal cord and connect to all parts of your body, including your muscles and organs. Peripheral nerves carry messages from your brain that control your movement, breathing, heartbeat, digestion, and more. They also carry messages from your body to your brain, so you can feel things, such as pain, heat, and cold.

Read more about peripheral nerve disorders on MedlinePlus

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.